Nashville Cat Rescue is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Nashville, Tennessee, registered in 2005, with $385,903 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Revenue (FY2024)
$386K
▼ 11.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$341K
Net assets
$69K
Employees
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Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Nashville Cat Rescue— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Nashville Cat Rescue: 2 mo reserves · +12% margin earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Nashville Cat Rescue— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Nashville Cat Rescue: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $96K (FY2010) to $386K (FY2024) across 15 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
11.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$69K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$69K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $385,903▼11.9% | $340,616▼21.0% | $68,936▲191% | $68,936▲191% | 990 |
| 2023 | $438,081▲24.9% | $431,306▲13.2% | $23,649▲40.2% | $23,649▲40.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $350,662▼13.9% | $381,003▼6.2% | $16,874▼64.3% | $16,874▼64.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $407,233▼5.9% | $406,314▼3.5% | $47,215▲2.0% | $47,215▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $432,839▲9.6% | $420,853▲9.0% | $46,296▲34.9% | $46,296▲34.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $394,886▲47.1% | $386,218▲40.6% | $34,310▲33.8% | $34,310▲33.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $268,393▲62.9% | $274,679▲58.8% | $25,642▼19.7% | $25,642▼19.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $164,791▲11.4% | $172,921▼1.5% | $31,928▼20.3% | $31,928▼20.3% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $147,929▼1.1% | $175,533▲17.4% | $40,058▼40.8% | $40,058▼40.8% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $149,633▼26.0% | $149,479▼6.9% | $67,662▲0.2% | $67,662▲0.2% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $202,336▲56.3% | $160,504▲37.3% | $67,508▲163% | $67,508▲163% | 990 |
| 2013 | $129,423▲35.3% | $116,881▲23.1% | $25,676▲95.5% | $25,676▲95.5% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $95,682▲21.2% | $94,943▲16.6% | $13,134▲6.0% | $13,134▲6.0% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $78,929▼18.1% | $81,454▼11.8% | $12,395▼16.9% | $12,395▼16.9% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $96,331 | $92,319 | $14,920 | $14,920 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
49 grants to Nashville Cat Rescue totaling $334K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petsmart Charities Inc | Adoptions | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $8,695 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | To spay or neuter 187 cats so that they can be put up for adoption. | 2024 | $8,000 |
| Petsmart Charities Inc | Adoptions | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | — | 2023 | $9,664 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | To spay or neuter 1,200 cats so that they may be put up for adoption. | 2023 | $6,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | For your participation in the big payback 2022 | 2022 | $16,069 |
| Petsmart Charities Inc | Adoptions | 2022 | $10,000 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $5,302 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | To provide big payback 2021 giving day payment. | 2021 | $21,545 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | To spay or neuter 1,200 cats so that they may be put up for adoption. | 2021 | $12,500 |
| Petsmart Charities Inc | Adoptions | 2021 | $11,700 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2021 | $10,302 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2020 | $14,684 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | To spay or neuter 1,200 cats so that they may be put up for adoption. | 2020 | $12,500 |
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Data for Nashville Cat Rescue (EIN 33-1125213) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.